2022
February 26th, 2022 ~ Ensemble Recital
Presbyterian Church, time TBD.
March 5th, 2022 ~ Desert Community Orchestra Concert
Time and Location TBA
March 11th, 2022 ~ HDMTA Meeting
Tying Your Music Teaching to History & Culture presented by Stephanie McManis.
March 13th, 2022 ~ Ridgcrest Chamber Music Society Concert
RCMS is pleased that the always popular Neave Piano Trio will be back with us on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 4:00 p.m., delighting us with selections from Farrenc, Tailiferre, and Ravel. Neave continues to earn praise for their engaging interpretations of a wide range of inspiring musical offerings. At this time, it is planned that the venue for each of the concerts will be the Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, 633 Las Flores Avenue in Ridgecrest. The Board of the Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society is mindful of the challenges presented by the current COVID-19 situation, therefore, rigid adherence to CDC health guidelines are in place and will be followed stringently. If the requirements regarding social distancing require a change of venue, ticket holders will be notified in advance of the performance.
April 9th, 2022 ~ Melomania Music Festival
Location: Fairgrounds
April 23rd, 2022 ~ Spring Adjudication Clinic with the Felici Trio
Presbyterian Church.
April 23rd, 2022 ~ Ridgcrest Chamber Music Society Concert
On April 23, 2022 at 7:30 p.m., RCMS is happy to again see music lovers in the presence of the Felici Piano Trio as they present selections by Mozart, Ravel and Dvořák. This vibrant trio has performed to acclaim to the delight of its audiences in the United States, Europe and South America providing beautiful, accessible programs for the enjoyment of all. At this time, it is planned that the venue for each of the concerts will be the Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, 633 Las Flores Avenue in Ridgecrest. The Board of the Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society is mindful of the challenges presented by the current COVID-19 situation, therefore, rigid adherence to CDC health guidelines are in place and will be followed stringently. If the requirements regarding social distancing require a change of venue, ticket holders will be notified in advance of the performance.
May 1st, 2022 ~ Ridgcrest Chamber Music Society Concert
Seraph Brass, a dynamic brass ensemble drawing from the ranks of America’s top female brass players, will close out the season on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. with a varied program of Greig, Mozart, Albéniz, Borodin, Liszt, Puccini, McMichael, and McKee among several other notables. At this time, it is planned that the venue for each of the concerts will be the Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, 633 Las Flores Avenue in Ridgecrest. The Board of the Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society is mindful of the challenges presented by the current COVID-19 situation, therefore, rigid adherence to CDC health guidelines are in place and will be followed stringently. If the requirements regarding social distancing require a change of venue, ticket holders will be notified in advance of the performance.
May 7th, 2022 ~ Spring Honors Recital
Presbyterian Church.
May 13th, 2022 ~ HDMTA Meeting
Feedback on What Works! Roundtable discussion on what has worked in your studio so far this school year. Year Wrap up and Planning Meeting
May 14th, 2022 ~ Desert Community Orchestra Concert
Time and location TBA
May 21st, 2022 ~ Spring Individual Studio Recitals
Location: Methodist Church
Prior 2022
January 23rd, 2022 ~ Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society Concert
The RCMS season takes a break in December and returns on Sunday January 23, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. with Shtrykov-Tanaka, two gifted instrumentalists on piano and clarinet. Their selections feature two Schumann works, the Sonata No. 1 in A Minor for Clarinet & Piano (originally for violin) opus 105 and Fünf Stücke im Volkston for Basset Clarinet (originally for Cello) & Piano, opus 102; along with a Brahms Sonata in F Minor for Clarinet & Piano, opus 120, No.1 and Fantasiestücke for Clarinet & Piano, opus 22 by Carl Reinecke. This program has something for everyone to enjoy. At this time, it is planned that the venue for each of the concerts will be the Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, 633 Las Flores Avenue in Ridgecrest. The Board of the Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society is mindful of the challenges presented by the current COVID-19 situation, therefore, rigid adherence to CDC health guidelines are in place and will be followed stringently. If the requirements regarding social distancing require a change of venue, ticket holders will be notified in advance of the performance.
January 29th, 2022 ~ Museum Concert (Tentative Date)
Theme: Rising from the Ashes.
February 4th, 2022 ~ HDMTA Meeting
Music Therapy – Deb Veit and Shirley Helmick.
Febuary 23rd, 2022 ~ Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society Concert
On Sunday February 13, 2022 at 4:00 p.m., the RCMS is pleased to present a delightful special Partners in Performance concert featuring Robyn Bollinger (violin) a young artist a protégé of Midori accompanied by Dina Vainshatien (piano), with their program, “Encore! Just One More…”. They feature an introduction by Kreisler and will perform selections by Bach, Paganini, Monti, Wieniawski, Tchaikovsky, Chaplin and ZaBach, among others, on the themes of Legacy, Identity, Nostalgia and Innovation. At this time, it is planned that the venue for each of the concerts will be the Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, 633 Las Flores Avenue in Ridgecrest. The Board of the Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society is mindful of the challenges presented by the current COVID-19 situation, therefore, rigid adherence to CDC health guidelines are in place and will be followed stringently. If the requirements regarding social distancing require a change of venue, ticket holders will be notified in advance of the performance.
2021
January 10th, 2021 ~ RCMS Concert at the Presbyterian Church 4 PM
Featuring Robyn Bollinger, violin & Dina Vainshien, piano
January 30th, 2021 ~ HDMTA Museum YouTube Concert Fundraiser
Theme is: Celebrating Different Voices.
February 5th, 2021 ~ HDMTA Meeting
Meeting will be held at Deb Veit's home.
February 7th, 2021 ~ RCMS Concert at the Presbyterian Church 4 PM (POSTPONED)
Featuring Ariel String Quartet.
February 27th, 2021* ~ Ensemble Recitals at the Presbyterian Church (CANCELLED)
Contact Mark Morley or your private teacher for more info.
March 7th, 2021 ~ RCMS Concert at the Presbyterian Church 4 PM (POSTPONED)
Featuring the Neave Piano Trio.
March 12th, 2021 ~ HDMTA Meeting
Meeting will be held at Marina Sandall's home. This meeting will be a round table discussion: What works in Music Studios. Come with questions and ideas.
April 16th, 2021 ~ RCMS Concert at the Presbyterian Church 7:30 PM
Featuring the Felici Piano Trio.
April 16/17th, 2021* ~ Spring Adjudication Clinic with the Felici Trio at the Presbyterian Church
Contact Deb Veit or your private teacher for more info.
May 2nd, 2021 ~ RCMS Concert at the Presbyterian Church 4 PM
Featuring Seraph Brass.
May 14th, 2021 ~ HDMTA Meeting
Meeting will be held at Ellen Werback's home. This meeting will be a year wrap up and planning meeting.
May 15/16th, 2021* ~ Spring Honors Recital ~ Presbyterian Church
Please contact Jo Baker or your private teacher for more info.
May 22nd, 2021* ~ Spring Individual Studio Recitals ~ Methodist Church
Contact your private teacher for more info.
September 10th, 2021 ~ HDMTA Meeting
Ready, Set, Teach! Music give-away and round table discussion of what works in music studios. Held at The Presbyterian Church.
September 25th, 2021 ~ Desert Community Orchestra Pops Concert
Free Concert at the Desert Empire Fairgrounds.
September 30th, 2021 ~ The Ridgecrest Opera Workshop performance of The Magic Flute
6:30pm at 958 Leslie St. The standard ticket link for tickets is available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mozarts-magic-flute-fall-2021-tickets-169745257635
October 1st, 2021 ~ The Ridgecrest Opera Workshop performance of The Magic Flute
6:30pm at 958 Leslie St. The standard ticket link for tickets is available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mozarts-magic-flute-fall-2021-tickets-169745257635
October 2nd, 2021 ~ The Ridgecrest Opera Workshop performance of The Magic Flute
6:30pm at 958 Leslie St. The standard ticket link for tickets is available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mozarts-magic-flute-fall-2021-tickets-169745257635
October 15th, 2021 ~ HDMTA Meeting
Repertoire! Bring music that works for your students; feel free to demonstrate why. Moderated by Chloe Crouse.
October 17th, 2021 ~ Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society Concert
The Carbe and Durand Trio will present an engaging program featuring the violin and guitar. Several original selections as well as a number of contemporary pieces will be presented for the enjoyment of all on Sunday October 17, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. At this time, it is planned that the venue for each of the concerts will be the Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, 633 Las Flores Avenue in Ridgecrest. The Board of the Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society is mindful of the challenges presented by the current COVID-19 situation, therefore, rigid adherence to CDC health guidelines are in place and will be followed stringently. If the requirements regarding social distancing require a change of venue, ticket holders will be notified in advance of the performance.
October 31st, 2021 ~ Halloween Recital Contest 2021
Will be held in a private FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/halloweenrecitalcontest
November 5th, 2021 ~ HDMTA Meeting
How to Record Your Students Effectively. Braxton Walls of Cerro Coso Community College IT department demonstrates.
November 6th, 2021 ~ Elementary & Mezzo Recital
Presbyterian Church. Time TBD.
November 14th, 2021 ~ Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society Concert
At 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 2021 the Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society is pleased to be able to host for the first time, The Ariel String Quartet, known for its virtuosity, probing musical insight and impassioned performance to delight the audience with engaging selections from Lena Auerbach, Béla Bartók, and Antonin Dvořák. This promises to be an interesting and stimulating evening. At this time, it is planned that the venue for each of the concerts will be the Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, 633 Las Flores Avenue in Ridgecrest. The Board of the Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society is mindful of the challenges presented by the current COVID-19 situation, therefore, rigid adherence to CDC health guidelines are in place and will be followed stringently. If the requirements regarding social distancing require a change of venue, ticket holders will be notified in advance of the performance.
December 4th, 2021 ~ Ridgecrest Youth Symphony & String Along Concert
2 PM at Grace Lutheran Church.
December 10th, 2021 ~ HDMTA Meeting Potluck
Museum Concert Run-through or Holiday Music Jam Session, Potluck lunch and Fellowship. From 11-1 PM.
December 11th, 2021 ~ Fall Individual Studio Recitals
Location TBA
December 11th, 2021 ~ Desert Community Orchestra Christmas Concert
Time and Venue TBA
December 17th, 2021 ~ 2nd Annual Holiday Strings Jam!
Bring a stand and your instrument as we sight read through the Christmas Kaleidoscope & Christmas Favorites Books!
2020
January 12th, 2020 ~ Felici Piano Trio Concert ~ Presbyterian Church
This Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society hosted Concert starts at 4 PM. The Trio will be performing: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sonata in A Major K526 for Violin and Piano, Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Trio in E-Flat Major, Opus 70 No. 2, Anton Arensky, Trio in D Minor, opus 32. Special $5 tickets.
January 24th, 2020 ~ Maturango Museum Concert
This is a wonderful recital put on by our very own HDMTA teachers! This year's theme is "Music Matters".
February 7th, 2020 ~ HDMTA Membership Meeting
New and refreshing student repertoire is the topic and will be an open forum discussion by Anna Schaad Montgomery and will be held at the CTK Office at 9:30 AM.
February 22nd, 2020 ~ HDMTA Ensemble Recitals ~ Presbyterian Church
Please contact Mark Morley for more information. Recital will be held in the afternoon. Time TBD.
February 29th, 2020 ~ DCOA Young Artists Auditions
Auditions will be held in the morning.
February 29th, 2020 ~ Peter Pinto Ensemble Concert
7 PM at Grace Lutheran
March 7th, 2020 ~ Desert Community Orchestra Concert Featuring the Neave Piano Trio as soloists for Beethoven Triple Concerto
7 PM at the Methodist Church
March 8th, 2020 ~ Neave Piano Trio Concert ~ Presbyterian Church
The Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society presents this Piano Trio Concert starting at 4 PM. Performing: Cécile Chaminade, Piano Trio No. 1 in G Minor, Opus 11, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Trio Éléiaque No. 1 in G Minor, Johannes Brahms, Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Opus 8
March 13th, 2020 ~ HDMTA Membership Meeting
Tom Foggia will be presenting on Music Therapy. 9:30 AM meeting will be held at Ellen Werback's home.
March 27th, 2020 ~ Jason Stoll Piano Concert (CANCELLED)
Maturango Museum at 7 PM
April 2nd, 2020 ~ Cerro Coso Community Band Concert (CANCELLED)
Concert will be held in the College Lecture Center (no parking fee) at 7 PM.
April 17th, 2020 ~ Felici Piano Trio Concert ~ Presbyterian Church (CANCELLED)
This Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society hosted Concert starts at 7:30 PM. They will be performing: Ludwig van Beethoven, 7 Variations on “Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen” for Cello and Piano, Rebecca Clarke, Piano Trio, Felix Mendelssohn, Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, opus 49.
April 17th & 18th, 2020 ~ Spring Adjudication Clinic ~ Presbyterian Church (CANCELLED)
Friday afternoon and Saturday morning/afternoon
May 1st, 2020 ~ Young People's Concert ~ Desert Community Orchestra (CANCELLED)
Will be held in the morning at James Monroe
May 2nd, 2020 ~ Desert Community Orchestra Concert (CANCELLED)
This Young Artist's Touch of Class 2020 Concert will be held at 7 PM at the Methodist Church.
May 2nd & 3rd, 2020 ~ HDMTA Spring Honors Recital ~ Presbyterian Church (CANCELLED)
Please Contact Anna Schaad Montgomery for more info.
May 8th, 2020 ~ HDMTA Membership Meeting (CANCELLED)
Year wrap up and planning meeting. 9:30 AM meeting will be at Mark Morley's home.
May 9th, 2020 ~ Spring Individual Studio Recitals ~ Methodist Church (CANCELLED)
Contact your private teacher for more info.
June 5th, 2020 ~ Folias Flute & Guitar Duo Concert (CANCELLED)
Maturango Museum at 7 PM
June 6th, 2020 ~ HDMTA Membership Meeting
Year wrap up and planning meeting. 9:30 AM meeting will be at Chloe Crouse's home.
September 11th, 2020 ~ HDMTA Meeting
Meeting will be held at Bree Lewis' home and Chloe Crouse and Bree Lewis will be speaking on "Distance Teaching & Setting up a Virtual Recital.
October 2nd, 2020 ~ HDMTA Meeting
Meeting will be held at Glenda Blackshaw's home and Chloe Crouse and Bree Lewis will be speaking on Networking & Technology.
October 19th, 2020 ~ RCMS Concert at the Presbyterian Church 7 PM (CANCELLED)
Ensemble 4.1 piano & four wind soloists
October 31st ~ Halloween Recital Contest on FaceBook
Hosted by Ridgecrest Youth Symphony. Please contact Bree Lewis for more information.
November 6th 2020 ~ HDMTA Meeting
Meeting will be held at Mark Morley's home and Stephanie McManic will be speaking on Using the Psychology of Education to Improve Your Teaching.
November 7th, 2020 ~ Elementary Pageant & Mezzo Recitals on Zoom
Theme is Parade of Music. Concert will be virtual and held on Zoom.
December 4th, 2020 ~ Museum Concert Run-through or Holiday Music Jam Session, Potluck lunch and Fellowship
Will be held at Chloe Crouse's home.
December 12th, 2020 ~ Ridgecrest Youth Symphony at Grace Lutheran Church 2 PM
Please bring a mask and be prepared to social distance.
December 12th, 2020 ~ Studio Recitals of Erica MacArthur & Bree Lewis at Grace Lutheran Church 4 PM (CANCELLED)
Please wear a mask and be prepared to social distance.
December 18th, 2020 ~ 2nd Annual Christmas String Jam! (CANCELLED)
For string players of all ages. Come to Grace Lutheran Fellowship Hall at 5:00 PM and we'll have a Christmas Orchestra Jam. Bring the Blue Christmas Kaleidoscope Book and the Green Christmas Favorites book by Hal Leonard and a music stand! Contact Bree Lewis for more info.
2019
October 11th, 2019 ~ HDMTA Membership Meeting
This month's meeting will be held at The Yoga and Massage Center of Ridgecrest.
October 14th, 2019 ~ Ensemble Schumann Concert ~ Presbyterian Church
RCMS presents this trio of piano, viola, and oboe. Concert will begin promptly at 7 PM. They will be performing: Heinrich von Herzogenberg, Trio in D Major, Opus 61, Max Bruch, Eight Pieces for Trio, Opus 83, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Trio in E-Flat Major, K.498, “Kegelstatt”, Robert Schumann, Märchenerzählungen for Trio, Opus 132
November 2nd, 2019 ~ Elementary Pageant Recital ~ Presbyterian Church
This is a recital for children grades K-6. Please contact Bree Lewis at bree@breelewis.com for more information.
November 2nd, 2019 ~ Mezzo Recital ~ Presbyterian Church
This recital is catered to newer music students between Grades 6 and 2nd Year of College. For more information, please contact Bree Lewis at bree@breelewis.com.
November 3rd, 2019 ~ Minetti String Quartet Concert ~ Presbyterian Church
RCMS presents this concert at 4 PM. Performing: Joseph Haydn, String Quartet in G Minor, Opus 74, No. 3 “Rider” Hob.III:74, Alban Berg, String Quartet, Opus 3, Johannes Brahms, String Quartet in A Minor, Opus 51, No. 2
November 8th, 2019 ~ HDMTA Membership Meeting
9:30 AM at Glenda Blackshaw's home. Mark Morley will be sharing a book review.
November 8th, 2019 ~ Ridgecrest Youth Symphony Meet the Instruments Night ~ Grace Lutheran
An informational meeting for the new Ridgecrest Youth Symphony that will begin in January 2020! Meet the teachers and the string instruments! Meeting is from 5:30-630 in the Fellowship Hall.
November 9th, 2019 ~ Joint Student Recital ~ Grace Lutheran
Come see the joint student recital of teachers: Shirley Helmick, Erica MacGarthur, Anna Schaad Montgomery, and Bree Lewis! The recital starts at 2:30 PM.
November 9th, 2019 ~ Alexandra Calvert Harp Concert ~ Maturango Museum
Come enjoy Harp music by an Eastman School of Music graduate! Concert starts at 7 PM.
December 6th, 2019 ~ HDMTA Membership Meeting
Potluck lunch and Museum Concert Run-through at Chloe Crouse's home.
December 7th, 2019 ~ Fall Individual Studio Recitals ~ Methodist Church
Contact your private teacher for more info.
December 8th, 2019 - Choir Fest ~ Methodist Church at 3 p.m.
December 8th, 2019 ~ Natasha Kislenko Piano Concert ~ Presbyterian Church
Hosted by Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society, concert starts at 4 PM. Performing: Piano variation sets by Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin, Three pieces by Sergei Rachmanioff: Variations on a Theme by Corelli, Opus 42, Elegy and Prelude in C-Sharp Minor, Opus 3, The Flight of the Bumblebee. Special $5 tickets for students.
December 14th, 2019 ~ Desert Community Orchestra Christmas Concert A Christmas in Ridgecrest
This 7 PM concert will be held at the Fairgrounds. Please bring a chair!